Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook 5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and salt. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt. Ladle into bowls and top with parsley.